Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English
Help Children Develop a Love for Reading and Writing with Elementary and Middle Grades English Studies
Do you want to help young people see the fun and value of reading and writing? Do you want to become a licensed elementary school teacher? Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English can help you get the skills and credentials you need.
Through this online elementary education program, you can complete state requirements for teacher licensure, including core competencies, over 90 practicum hours, and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. Complete your B.Ed. and prepare to be an elementary school teacher or middle school English studies teacher.*
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree – Middle Grade English Specialization?
- How to manage behavioral and individual differences in classrooms
- How to teach reading and writing to diverse classrooms
- How to teach essential grade-appropriate topics in world literature and grammar
As a student in this degree program, you’ll be challenged to master and teach a number of subjects. In addition to a group of core courses that focus on elementary education, you’ll study an overview of foundational English education skills: grammar, literature, and writing. You will also have over 90 hours of practicum experience and 1 full semester of student teaching to help equip you with the hands-on skills and abilities you need to make an impact in the classroom as a Champion for Christ.
Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree – Middle Grades English Graduates
- Homeschool teacher
- Licensed elementary education teacher
- Middle school English teacher
- Private school teacher
- Tutor
Benefits of Pursuing Your B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree – Middle Grades English with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online B.Ed. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all online undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this B.Ed. program in as little as 3.5 years!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP